Buying a home

Self / Custom Build

If you would like to build either your whole home, or part of it (for a reduced rate), you can buy a plot of land and do it yourself, subject to planning permissions.

We keep a register of individuals and associations seeking opportunities for self-build or custom-build housing to assist us with planning for land use and housing needs, so if you are interested, now or in the future in this option, register and let us know. There is no obligation to proceed.

The Cherwell district is home to a number of innovative self/ custom build schemes, including Graven Hill in Bicester, which will become the UK's largest self and custom build site.